The Medical University of South Carolina

New Employee Checklist

General Information
Welcome to MUSC and the Department/College
Departmental Mission / MUSC Mission Statement
Attendance at New Employee Orientation or On-line Orientation
Benefits Overview / Retirement Options
Payroll Sign-Up
MUSC ID Badge
Parking Management – parking arrangements
Establish telephone, computing, e-mail accounts;
Update Campus Directory
Overview of On-line Resources
Employee Resources: EAP, HRM

Departmental Practices
Tour of the department
Location of restrooms, break area, copier/fax, etc.
Organizational Chart
Department Office Procedures
Appropriate use of telephones, e-mail, internet, supplies, computers.
Issuance of keys
Department dress standards
Kronos – location of time clocks, access on-line time keeping system

Health and Safety
Emergency phone numbers:Physical Plant, Fire, Police and Ambulance
OSHA training and phone number.
Departmental safety and evacuation plans
Location of fire extinguisher and fire alarm
How to report a worplace injury
How to report a general maintenance problem (792-4119)

Job Responsibilities
Position Description
Physical Requirements
Probationary Period (if applicable)
Performance Evaluations (EPMS)

Wages and Hours
Rate of Pay, Classification, Pay Band
Shift differentials, On-call Pay, Holiday Pay.
Work Schedule, rest/meal breaks, alternate work arrangements
Pay periods
Method of payment (Direct Deposit)
Compensatory Time
Fair Labor Standards Act (Exempt or Non-Exempt Status)
Leave: vacation, holiday, sick, FMLA, jury duty, blood donation...

MUSC University Policies
HRM On-Line Policy Manual
On-Line Faculty Handbook
Affirmative Action / EEO Information
Anti-Harassment Policy
Violence in the Workplace

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Last Updated: 11/23/05
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19 Hagood Avenue Suite 105 - PO Box 250800, Charleston, SC 29425
Main Number (843)792-2071, FAX (843)792-9533